Example Sentences

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In the current, so-called third design generation, the hood slopes down to form the stiff upper lip of a mouth pursed with purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Mr Millard-Smith said PCNs were "a contractual debt", which could ultimately be pursed through the civil courts and result in a County Court Judgement, which can affect your credit rating.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Barnes nails Trump’s pursed lips and soft squint without ever descending into mimicry.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2024

She turned to Frances, sitting smiling, her hands folded, her head poised on her long neck, her lips pursed ready to start talking again.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway